Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground

11/09/2007 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

Can earthquakes be predicted? Northern California researchers are now identifying the slow-moving clues that may foreshadow violent quakes. Their work may provide even a few seconds of warning to open elevator doors, slow down trains or alert firefighters.ment officials to find creative solutions for at-risk areas like West Oakland, California.